Albany, the capital
of New York State, is one of the most important modestly
sized cities in the United States. Since the European
colonization of North America, it has played an
important role in government, politics, culture,
commerce, labor, and education. Here, you will find a
comprehensive introduction to its history from the
colonial era to the present. There are articles on just
about every aspect of Albany's history, as well as a
digital library of maps, audio, and visual resources
pertaining to the city's past. Each entry is accompanied
by a short bibliography for further reading and
research. We welcome your comments and contributions to
this on-line and "living" encyclopedia that will grow as
the city grows. We hope you will find it a valuable
resource.
Although the
Department of History at the University at Albany has
taken the lead in initiating, managing, and hosting this
project, many people have contributed to the production
of The Encyclopedia of Albany History: authors,
programmers, photographers, graphic artists, mapmakers.
We are happy to acknowledge their assistance. All are
listed under the "credits" menu item above.
This is a
multi-media encyclopedia. To enjoy all of its
audio and visual elements, you will need to obtain the
most recent version of the RealMedia (or RealOne)
player. You may obtain a free version by going to the real.com
Web site and selecting the "free download" option.
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